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July 2026 This-N-That

This month's collection of industry news and updates.

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This N That 7 min read

Rethinking Playground Design For Continuous Play

Community playgrounds strive to be spaces that families return to many times. For this to happen, playgrounds need to keep ideas and opportunities for play fresh so children remain engaged, challenged, and eager to come back.

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Parks 5 min read

Building A Model Urban Park In A Mid-Sized City

For decades, the nearly 12 acres of land behind Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., offered little more than parking and pavement.

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Parks 5 min read

June 2026 This-N-That

This month's collection of industry news and updates.

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This N That 10 min read

June 2026 Product Review

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Product Review 2 min read

Introducing Ask PRB+

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Ask PRB+ 1 min read

Inclusive Playgrounds

Thanks to the hard work of parents, advocates, and cities, inclusive playgrounds have become more common across the U.S. in recent years, and calls for inclusive play spaces continue to grow.

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Parks 6 min read

Cell Phones Out, Safety In?

This past summer, parents across the country received notice from their schools: The institutions were cracking down on cell phone policy enforcement and, in some cases, outright banning phones in the classroom.

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Camps 5 min read

A Shared Mission

Parks, gardens, and recreational facilities today face increasing pressure to manage large grounds efficiently, while meeting environmental and sustainability goals.

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Parks 5 min read